{"title":"Santiago Ruiz | Rias Baixas","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Open doorway in wall through to the Santiago Ruiz winery and gardens\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/CollectionBanner_37a98754-d98b-47b1-9cb8-db3c4438c4e3.jpg?v=1680977653\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eWidely celebrated as the undisputed 'father of Albariño', \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"58\"\u003eSantiago Ruiz\u003c\/b\u003e is a true legend of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"96\"\u003eSpanish white wine\u003c\/b\u003e world. Before his pioneering work in the 1980s, the brilliant wines of the Atlantic coast were largely a well-kept local secret. He dedicated his life to championing the native grapes of the region, almost single-handedly helping to establish the prestigious \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"374\"\u003eRías Baixas\u003c\/b\u003e appellation we know and love today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eSituated in the idyllic O Rosal sub-region, right where the river Miño meets the ocean, the estate benefits from a fantastic coastal microclimate. Rather than focusing entirely on a single grape, the true magic of this winery lies in the traditional O Rosal blend. By masterfully combining bright, zesty \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"304\"\u003eAlbariño\u003c\/b\u003e with other expressive native varieties like Loureiro, Treixadura, and Godello, the winemaking team creates a beautifully complex and deeply aromatic glass of wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eYou can easily spot a bottle of Santiago Ruiz by its iconic label, which features a charming, hand-drawn map originally sketched to help guests find the estate for a family wedding. Inside the bottle, the wine is just as inviting. Expect a wonderfully crisp, energetic, and beautifully textured pour that practically demands to be served perfectly chilled alongside fresh shellfish or simple, pan-fried fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSANTIAGO RUIZ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"santiago-ruiz-o-rosal-rias-baixas-blanco","title":"Santiago Ruiz 'O Rosal' Rías Baixas Blanco 2023\/24","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Santiago Ruiz 'O Rosal' Blanco is a white blend of Albariño, Loureiro, Godello, Treixadura and Caíño grapes. O Rosal is the most southerly sub-region of the Rías Baixas, situated on the north bank of the river Miño, which marks the border with Portugal's Vinho Verde. Here the vineyards benefit from cooling Atlantic breezes and the moderating influence and increased airflow from the river. Loureiro, a variety prized for its aromatic flavour profile, performs particularly well here and wines labelled ‘O Rosal’ must include this grape in the blend, something which distinguishes them from the majority of Rías Baixas wines which are 100% Albariño. Each grape variety is vinified separately and, after a short period of lees ageing, the blend was carefully assembled to produce the distinctive Santiago Ruiz style. Bright yellow in colour. On the nose, intense aromas of crisp apple, pear, lime blossom and lemon verbena are married with subtle herbal notes. On the palate, the precise and concentrated flavours are complemented by a stony minerality and balanced by a vibrant acidity, resulting in a crisp and clean finish. The distinctive label is a hand-drawn map of the region, drawn by Santiago’s daughter to guide guests travelling to her wedding which took place at the winery. [#intro]A vibrant white wine blend of Albariño, Loureiro, Godello, Treixadura and Caíño grapes...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Santiago Ruiz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40476098134083,"sku":"A23SANTIAGORUIZBLANCO","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/ORosalBottle.jpg?v=1680982127"},{"product_id":"santiago-ruiz-rosa-ruiz-albarino","title":"Santiago Ruiz 'Rosa Ruiz' Albariño 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Santiago Ruiz ‘Rosa Ruiz’ is a 100% Albariño that comes from old, pergola-trained vines planted beside the old Santiago Ruiz winery (now a museum) in San Miguel de Tabagón. These old vines produce low yields of extremely concentrated fruit, packed full of flavour. An extended pre-fermentation maceration, to extract maximum aromatics from the thick-skinned Albariño grapes, and five months of lees ageing following fermentation have resulted in a complex and textured wine. On the nose there are intense aromas of apricot and ripe lemon, married with tropical hints of papaya and mango and subtle floral nuances. On the palate there is a broad and rich texture, thanks to the time on lees, and a vibrant acidity carries the pronounced flavours onto the long and elegant finish. This bottle also has a distinctive label: a hand-drawn sketch based on an old photo of Santiago and his daughter Rosa standing on the balcony above the winery door. [#intro]With intense aromas of apricot \u0026amp; lemon this textured Albariño is packed full of flavour...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Santiago Ruiz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40476432629827,"sku":"A23SANTIAGOROSARUIZ","price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/RosaBottle.jpg?v=1681033566"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/collections\/Collection_Image_484f4a59-73b6-40ec-8699-010f4790d828.jpg?v=1680977827","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/santiago-ruiz.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}